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New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety
Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety.
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More drivers choose ultra low emission vehicles
Figures show record numbers of new ultra low emissions vehicles soaring.
Rescue boat charities to benefit from £1 million government grant
Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund.
£2 million available for community minibuses
Residents, school and community groups to benefit from minibus fund.
More efficient lorries cut road congestion and improve air quality
Longer lorries mean fewer journeys, less congestion and better air quality.
Meritorious service rewarded with new Merchant Navy medal
New Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service winners announced.
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New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety
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Understanding and valuing the impacts of transport investment: wider impacts transport appraisal guidance (WebTAG)
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- Open consultation
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Roadworthiness testing for fast tractors and other technical changes to vehicle testing
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- Open consultation
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We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
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Philip Rutnam
Permanent Secretary
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David Prout
Director General High Speed 2 Group
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Lucy Chadwick
Director General International, Security and Environment Group
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Bernadette Kelly CB
Director General Rail Group
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Jonathan Moor CBE FCA
Director General Resources and Strategy Group
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Tricia Hayes
Director General for Roads, Devolution and Motoring Group
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Nick Olley
General Counsel
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Professor Phil Blythe CEng FIET
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
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Ed Smith CBE, FCA, CPFA, Hon DUniv, Hon LLDs
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Dame Colette Bowe PhD
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Richard Brown CBE
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Mary Reilly
Non-executive board member, DfT
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